"We deeply lament the veto that took place within the
Security Council of a draft resolution which precisely ordered the cessation of aggression and the withdrawal of military forces,"
Minister Landa indicated while expressing his solidarity with the affected population and called on the parties involved (Russia and Ukraine) to find peaceful solutions to their differences through diplomatic negotiation —in strict respect of international law and the
UN Charter.
The Cabinet member indicated that Peru saw with alarm the new arms race motivated by geopolitical calculations —with levels of military spending that exceed trillions of US dollars.
"As Foreign Affairs minister and jurist, I cannot remain impassive before the use of weapons and its consequences on the lives of millions of people," he expressed.
The Foreign Affairs sector's head added that disarmament is not only the prohibition and elimination of mass destruction weapons, but also means the regulation of conventional weapons.
In this regard, he said the military application of new technologies —especially the use of artificial intelligence— is source of legal, humanitarian, and ethical concerns.
"We agree with
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres when he states that weapons systems, which operate without human intervention, are politically inadmissible, morally reprehensible, and should be prohibited by international law," he stated.
Moreover,
Minister Landa indicated that Peru looks forward to resuming the negotiation of a Political Declaration which protects civilians from bombings and artillery in the cities.
"The use of explosive weapons in urban areas has devastating consequences on the civilian population; therefore, Peru supports the adoption of an international political commitment which helps reverse this unfortunate humanitarian situation," he emphasized.
Similarly, the minister expressed Peru's commitment to strengthen multilateral institutions and to the principle of peaceful settlement of disputes so as to respond to major global challenges —within a framework of the primacy of law and justice.
The official also emphasized the priority with which disarmament issues must be addressed, since a climate of international peace is the only guarantee to commit to the effective achievement of the
Sustainable Development Goals and the
2030 Agenda.
"It is unacceptable that we find government actors willing to consider military options to resolve their discrepancies, when serious challenges persist that concern the daily lives of our citizens," he stressed.
In this sense, he referred to the health crisis of the last two years which has left millions of homes in mourning, brought with it serious socioeconomic consequences, and revealed that global challenges must be faced by the international community in solidarity.
"Epidemiological outbreaks, climate change, and the possible use of nuclear weapons in war conflagrations are three global challenges that affect the well-being of humanity, put the planet's survival at risk, and threaten collective security," he concluded.